15 months of renovations to Columbia City Hall are complete and paid in full.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia's Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens is offering free admission to federal workers affected by the government shutdown. Zoo officials say all federal government employees can come to the zoo for free on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday…

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Amazon.com is hiring thousands of seasonal workers for its distribution centers in Spartanburg and Lexington counties. The Seattle-based company announced Tuesday the jobs are part of the online retailer's plans to hire least 70,000 temporary workers…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An insurance report shows that drivers face a greater chance of hitting a deer on South Carolina's roadways than in most other states. The State newspaper reports (http://bit.ly/18ovIe5 ) that South Carolina ranks 11th nationwide in…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina National Guard has issued one benefit card to a same-sex couple and is directing all benefit applications to federal offices for processing. Adjutant Gen. Robert Livingston told The Greenville News (http://grnol.co/GzNmlM ) that…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Coroplast Tape Corp. is planning to put its first U.S. production plant in Rock Hill, creating 150 jobs. The German company announced Wednesday plans to invest $12 million in a York County Spec Building off Interstate…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The effect of the federal government's shutdown in South Carolina appears spotty, hitting some worse than others as the partial closure enters its second day. Union members representing government employees say they fear a prolonged shutdown…

Columbia, SC (Greater Columbia Chamber Of Commerce)-Columbia Chamber President and CEO Ike McLeese has announced he will step down from his role at the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce at the end of this year.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 60 of South Carolina's Army National Guard units are delaying their normal weekend training drills because of the partial government shutdown. But the state's Air National Guard F-16 fighter wing is taking to the…

After two days some say they're still having trouble getting onto the new affordable healthcare website to sign up.

Gunfire erupted Thursday near the U.S. Capitol, bringing a swarm of emergency vehicles to the heart of the government in response to an emergency that locked down Congress.

An alleged drunk driver is back in Lexington County court.

Citizens still have a lot on their minds about the shutdown. An election official offers a crash course in contacting your respective legislator to voice questions and concerns about the happenings on Capitol Hill.

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” The trial of a former South Carolina State University trustee accused of taking kickbacks has been delayed. A federal judge this week pushed the trial for Jonathan Pinson back to January. Pinson and another…

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” A Summerville man who killed a man in his Orangeburg County home after an argument in January will spend 15 years in prison. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/1bAUrgH ) that 34-year-old…

39 year old Thomas Stafford will spend the next 17 years behind bars for his role in the 2012 death of SCDOT worker, Nicholas Johnson

Columbia, SC (Mitchell Communication Group)-On Wednesday morning, dozens of domestic commissaries located on military bases were closed as a result of the U.S. government shutdown. Military personnel, retirees and their families heavily depend on commissaries for low-cost groceries and everyday…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Furry friends in the Columbia area are getting a special treat this week. On Friday, the Columbia Police Department is holding a "Blessing of the Animals" ceremony at its downtown headquarters. The department's chaplain, Father Anthony…

Allegations surface claiming two CPD officers refused to participoate in the Gay Pride Festival

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ Ten people are in jail and have been charged in a series of shoplifting incidents in Florence that cost businesses more than $30,000 over two years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — University of South Carolina students in Columbia have gotten fair warning to tidy up their rooms and wash those clothes. It's parents' weekend. University spokeswoman Megan Sexton says a record number of family members are expected…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An exhibit of photographs taken during the struggle for civil rights in South Carolina is going on display at the University of South Carolina's McKissick Museum The show called "Defying the Quiet" opens Friday and is…

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina's first single-gender charter school is opening in Orangeburg next fall. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports (http://bit.ly/1765l8U ) that Garden City Preparatory Academy for Boys has been approved by the state…